Resistance
‘Which Side Are You On?’: American protest songs have emboldened social movements for generations, from coal country to Minneapolis
‘Which Side Are You On?’: American protest songs have emboldened social movements for generations, from coal country to Minneapolis “Which Side Are You On?” is an American protest song that has been used to empower social movements for generations, from coal country to Minneapolis. The song was written in 1931 by Florence Reece, a woman […]
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Creators and communities everywhere take a stand against ICE
Creators and communities everywhere take a stand against ICE Creators and communities worldwide are speaking out against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) following recent shootings of civilians by federal agents. The backlash on social media and Reddit has intensified, even reaching accounts that typically focus on hobbies like golfing and playing cats like bongos. Alex […]
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For some Jewish women, ‘passing’ as Christian during the Holocaust could mean survival – but left scars all the same
For some Jewish women, ‘passing’ as Christian during the Holocaust could mean survival – but left scars all the same For Jewish women during the Holocaust, “passing” as Christian was often a matter of survival, requiring them to adopt new identities and navigate constant threats of exposure. Jewish women who passed for Christian could assume […]
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‘Neither Gaza nor Lebanon!’ Iranian unrest is about more than the economy − protesters reject the Islamic Republic’s whole rationale
‘Neither Gaza nor Lebanon!’ Iranian unrest is about more than the economy − protesters reject the Islamic Republic’s whole rationale The recent Iranian unrest is not just about economic hardship, but also about rejecting the Islamic Republic’s whole rationale and its support for foreign conflicts. The slogan “Neither Gaza nor Lebanon, I sacrifice my life […]
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The dystopian Pottersville in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is starting to feel less like fiction
The dystopian Pottersville in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is starting to feel less like fiction The author reflects on watching “It’s a Wonderful Life” for the umpteenth time, finding parallels between the film’s dystopian Pottersville and the current state of America. In Pottersville, George Bailey sees a dark reflection of his own life, where greed, […]
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The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests
The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests Frog costumes have become a staple at protests against immigration enforcement, particularly after an incident in Portland, Oregon, where an ICE agent deployed pepper spray into the air vent of a peaceful protester’s inflatable frog costume. The use of frog costumes and […]
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Bad Bunny and Puerto Rican Muslims: How both remix what it means to be Boricua
Bad Bunny and Puerto Rican Muslims: How both remix what it means to be Boricua Bad Bunny’s music reflects Puerto Rico’s mix of pride, pain, and creative resilience, blending reggaetón beats with sounds of Puerto Rican history and everyday life. Puerto Rican Muslims face unique challenges, including Islamophobia, racism, and marginalization, yet they find ways […]
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Organizers say over 7 million showed up to No Kings protests
Organizers say over 7 million showed up to No Kings protests Over 7 million people participated in No Kings protests across all 50 states, marking the largest day of protest since Donald Trump’s second term began. The protests were organized by Indivisible and featured over 2,700 events, a significant increase from June’s 2,000 events, indicating […]
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10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest
10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest Pro-democracy groups successfully organized large-scale protests across the US, demonstrating that “together we are choosing democracy,” despite GOP leaders’ attempts to discredit them. Democracies that have suffered setbacks vary widely, but practices used globally to fight democratic backsliding or topple […]
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The science of defiance: A psychology researcher explains why people comply – and how to resist
The science of defiance: A psychology researcher explains why people comply – and how to resist Defiance doesn’t have to be loud or aggressive; it can be small, tense moments where conscience collides with compliance. Defiance is not about being oppositional for its own sake, but about choosing to act in line with your values […]
🔬 Science